Father’s Day is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about the perfect way to show your dad just how much he means to you. If you’re planning on buying a gift for Father’s Day – don’t leave it to the last minute, or you’ll probably end up with yet another boring coffee mug or banal pinstripe tie.

Whether the dad in your life is into high-tech gadgets, grilling, or sporting gear (or all three), you’ll find the perfect gift for himÂ with our Suggestions for Father’s Day Gifts.

Gadgets, Gadgets, & More Gadgets

Apple iPhone, $400

Now it’s time for some hard-core gadgets for your hard-core gadget-loving Dad. Looking for the best of the best? Introduced last summer, the iPhone is, hands down, the single best gadget of the year. This completely revolutionary phone-cum-PDA-cum-audio player has generated moreÂ water-cooler interest and enterprise excitement than any other device in recent years.Â As the Apple website touts, the iPhone allows you (or Dad) to make phone calls, check your email, browse the web and use your iPod, all with the touch of your finger.

And rest assured, despite the nauseating (over)hype, usability experts agree that the iPhone delivers everything it promises – and then some. Of course, at around $400 plus a monthly service contract, the iPhone isn’t for everyone. Read: If dear old Dad doesn’t even check his voice mail and can’t figure out how to use his old phone’s camera, then an iPhone might not be your best investment. (On the other hand, with its fool-proof usability, the iPhone just might be right for him after all!)